The Tortoise and the Hare

Name: The Tortoise and the Hare
Genre: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Released: 1935-01-05
Duration: 9 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Eddie Holden, Ned Norton, Pinto Colvig, Marcellite Garner, Dorothy Compton

1935·Movie·NR·9 min·★ 6.6(207)

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“Hare stops to show off, and the slower Tortoise wins the race.”

The Tortoise and the Hare is an animated short film released on January 5, 1935 by United Artists, produced by Walt Disney and directed by Wilfred Jackson. Based on an Aesop's fable of the same name, The Tortoise and the Hare won the 1934 Academy Award for Best Short Subject: Cartoons. This cartoon is also believed to be one of the influences for Bugs Bunny.

Where to watch The Tortoise and the Hare in United States

Can I watch The Tortoise and the Hare in United States? Yes — you can stream The Tortoise and the Hare in United States on Disney Plus.

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About The Tortoise and the Hare

The Tortoise and the Hare is a 1935 English-language animation, family and fantasy film directed by Wilfred Jackson. The cast is led by Eddie Holden, Ned Norton, Pinto Colvig. It has a runtime of 0h 9m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.

The Tortoise and the Hare was produced by Walt Disney Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on January 5, 1935, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Wilfred Jackson
Writers: Larry Clemmons
Release date: January 5, 1935
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $0 million
Production: Walt Disney Productions

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The Tortoise and the Hare cast & crew

The Tortoise and the Hare was directed by Wilfred Jackson and written by Larry Clemmons.

The cast features Eddie Holden as Toby Tortoise (voice) (uncredited), Ned Norton as Max Hare (voice) (uncredited), Pinto Colvig as Starter (voice) (uncredited), Marcellite Garner as Miss Cottontail Girl (voice) (uncredited), Dorothy Compton as Girl Bunny (voice) (uncredited), and Beatrice Hagen as Girl Bunny (voice) (uncredited).

Behind the camera, it was produced by Walt Disney.

Is The Tortoise and the Hare worth watching?

The Tortoise and the Hare holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 207 ratings, a solidly received animation films.

At 0h 9m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy animation, family, and fantasy, The Tortoise and the Hare is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Tortoise and the Hare

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